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21" or 23" wheels,..bagger project..
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21" or 23" wheels,..bagger project..
Guys,
Im starting a new project with my streetglide and i would like to know what you think about this,..
I have stock 19 wheels and i dont know if i should go for 21" or 23",.Maybe 23" is too big and im worried about the handling of the bike...
Most of the baggers i see today are using 23" and even 26" wheels, i allways thought those were just showbikes but i see them everywhere nowadays...
L&R
Alex
Im starting a new project with my streetglide and i would like to know what you think about this,..
I have stock 19 wheels and i dont know if i should go for 21" or 23",.Maybe 23" is too big and im worried about the handling of the bike...
Most of the baggers i see today are using 23" and even 26" wheels, i allways thought those were just showbikes but i see them everywhere nowadays...
L&R
Alex
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Remember with a 23" you will need a new front fender. I have never ridden a bike with a 23" so I cannot comment on handling of that. I find bikes with 21"'s handle just fine for me and my use. And I ride them hard.
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Slothy,
I was planning to go for the raked trees /lowering front but i never thought bout cutting and raking the frame!,.
..The roads down here and not always in good conditions and im afraid of using 23" cant imagine using the the 26",,,, although it rocks!
I was planning to go for the raked trees /lowering front but i never thought bout cutting and raking the frame!,.
..The roads down here and not always in good conditions and im afraid of using 23" cant imagine using the the 26",,,, although it rocks!
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Big wheels are sick in my opinion. I went with a 21" because I didn't want to mess with the trees, the frame, and my fairing. If I had the money I might have went bigger.
Really depends on your goals for your build and how much you are willing to spend. Either way it's going to look pretty sick.
Really depends on your goals for your build and how much you are willing to spend. Either way it's going to look pretty sick.
Last edited by hougz79; Nov 16, 2011 at 04:32 PM.
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Id go with a 21 and lower the front a little. I have a 23 and ride the bags off of it even with the ole lady on back. Handles just fine. Left the front stock besides Ricor Intiminators and FBI bottom out spacers. You still might ding the front fender with both setups depending on the bump you hit. Either setup is way better looking than any 18 or 19 IMO. Good luck with whatever you choose.
P.S Someone should make a 22" as that would be the perfect rim.
P.S Someone should make a 22" as that would be the perfect rim.
Last edited by HTNHARD; Nov 16, 2011 at 03:12 PM.